"The irony of grief is that the person you need to talk to about how you feel is the person that is no longer here." - Author Unknown Life is so short and we don't always expect to lose our loved ones when we do. There are often many things left unsaid and questions left unanswered when someone dies. How are you supposed to deal with that? There are a few outlets one could use to feel as though they are having a conversation with their loved one: 1. Keep a journal and write d

Have you ever considered starting therapy but keep putting it off or are just not sure where to start? How will you know if therapy is even right for you? What if you arrive at your first session and you don't know what to talk about? What if you don't like your therapist or feel like they don't like you? Will it be a waste of time or money? If you know someone who has been in therapy before or even works in that setting for their job - if they are open about their experience

"Because all things in the body are connected to each other, it is very likely that as you control your breath, you will also cause your heart rate to slow down, and some of your muscular tension to abate too." - American Addictions Center I imagine that you can think of a few instances where you get angry easily, and once we are angry, it is hard to shake or rid of that feeling. Anger typically manifests itself through muscle tension. In order to help with the tense feeling

Is there a name that every time you hear it, it makes you cringe? Or maybe it brings you back to an emotional time, a missed love one or a traumatic experience. Unfortunately name triggers are one that is hard to avoid. Many people in the world share the same name, and it can be difficult to get our past experiences and feelings to go away once we hear a certain name.. What can we do to work through this thought process? In order to get more comfortable with hearing that spec

Is there something you have been wanting to start or try for a while and you keep putting it off? Some examples could be getting back to the gym and starting a new routine or even making that first therapy appointment. What is stopping you? We often make excuses and get in our way! This prevents us from making or achieving new goals and trying new things! One day starts today! Make a decision to try something new or take the leap you've been avoiding! If this leap involves st

After one experiences a loss and they are told to "move on," it seems hurtful and anything but helpful in the healing process. We want to believe that the people telling us that just want what is best for us and for us to be happy, right? I hope that is the case for all of you, but in *some* cases - our pain and suffering makes people feel uncomfortable so they want it to end. It is not your job to ease their discomfort. It is your job to focus on how you feel and what can be

What 3 things can you do to be the best you can be today? I am choosing to: -Smile at people -Offer my help where it's needed -Say thank you Challenge yourself to make a difference in other's lives by just being you. What are you going to do?

There are many physical and mental benefits to exercising regularly and it can actually decrease your level of stress. When we exercise, our body releases endorphins and these can act as painkillers as well as improve our ability to sleep. Overall, when we get better sleep - this also helps improve our mood and mental health. Studies show that exercise is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration. It is difficult to feel good about ourselves wh

A trigger is something - that using any of the five senses - can set off a memory and brings you back to a time of trauma. Everyone experiences triggers differently. Whether it happens knowingly or unexpectedly, it is not always something that you can prepare for. The melody of a song or the scent of a cologne can take you back to a time where you suffered immense pain. If a loved one mentions that something is a trigger for them - refrain from doing it around them for sake o

Are you the kind of person that has to has coffee at the start of each day in order to be somewhat approachable and functional? I am! I personally have to have an iced, espresso drink with a little bit of heavy cream before I am ready to face the day. Whether it is coffee or something else, what gets you going in the morning? Happy Monday! (Yeah, I know those words don't usually go together.)